Charming coffee shop with character. When you walk in, there's a narrow pathway towards the counter…read moreto order. There's menus on the wall in the hallway and at the counter. Very accessible. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. They have really fun decor, good lighting, trinkets and gifts to purchase, and different little spots to dine in, e.g., a small couch area, traditional table seating, a seat/bench by the window, and outdoor patio seating. It provides both a small, intimate setting but also a lot of room and space for groups of 3-4. I'm from California and was visiting family for a bit. Wanted to find a local coffee shop to work from. We came here about 10 years ago. Super happy this coffee shop is still around. Still has really good character, warm vibe, and employees were super welcoming to us. Grabbed a cold brew with foam, a mango/pineapple smoothie, a cookie (they gave us a second because one accidentally broke, kind gesture), a blueberry muffin, and a carrot muffin. Everything was great. That carrot muffin was the bomb. The cold brew was really good too. Classic caffeine kick, bold flavor as usual, and can really taste the fruit notes. I came back the next day to work. It was busy but there's still room to dine in and the team still got through the orders efficiently. For how busy it was, I didn't wait too long to order and get what I needed. Definitely overstayed my time but really needed a nice spot to work from. There's a lot of seating inside and out, but it gets pretty packed during lunch time. Was willing to give up my seat if needed. The staff consistently cleaned tables and seats and kind enough to just allow me to work despite my long stay. I went back to order a chai latte and the bagel and lox. The chai is unsweetened so I added their chai syrup. If you want it sweeter, probably add a bit more. I didn't mind their chai as is. Still good and getting all the spice notes after a cold brew was refreshing. The bagel and lox was phenomenal. I had to be proper and eat it like a civilized adult human being... but would've totally devoured it in seconds with my bare fingers if I was in the privacy of my home. Would come back.

Taste Full Beans is a longstanding staple in the small but growing town of Hickory. It is located…read moredowntown so parking can be a miss on the weekends, but it should be fine on the weekdays. The coffee house itself is quite cozy and charming inside with a lot of warm lighting. A bit small inside, but there is some seating available. There are a lot of items on their menu, especially for the coffees and teas. I thought the service was friendly and efficient. I got the Vietnamese Iced Coffee and the Egg & Cheese Sandwich. I knew when I saw how pale the Vietnamese Iced Coffee looked that it was not going to be typical, haha. It definitely tastes sweeter than usual and not very strong at all, and the latter is what Vietnamese Iced Coffee is known for. I did not mind the sweeter taste too much although I wish it was a bit stronger and darker (in color). As for the Egg & Cheese Sandwich, I got it on a croissant which was flaky. While the eggs were quite fluffy, I felt like they needed some salt and pepper although perhaps I was supposed to add that on my own. I think I would rate Taste Full Beans a 3.75/5 stars if I could. The drink and food I got were just alright. I would come back and try the other items on their vast menu!

REALLY good sugar free iced caramel macchiato. They even had sugar free caramel drizzle. would have…read morenever been able to tell you that it was sugar free. Very friendly servers, good prices, quick service. cute & cozy interior, smells great

Love that there is a local coffee shop in the Valley Hills Mall! They have a large variety of…read moreflavors and beans to choose from. They are very quick once you place your order. My most recent favorite flavor is tiramisu I always get half the flavor pumps because I don't want it overly sweet I really want to enjoy the coffee flavor. They make it super hot so you can enjoy it and don't have to worry about it getting cold before you finish. Highly recommend getting before you start shopping and then you can enjoy while you browse.

Kind and friendly service. I drink decaf and they don't mind! Great flavors hot or cold. Follow…read morethem on Facebook for mobile location and the Valdese site is charming.

I really like driving through Hot Shots when I'm visiting Morganton. I have ordered a variety of…read moredifferent coffee drinks, and they have only improved and broadened their menu over the years. I was happy to see them take over the old Java Planet building (which is a former drive-through bank branch) several years ago. The service here is super friendly. Picked up a hot peppermint mocha today and chatted briefly with the co-owner. Great location for grabbing a coffee on the go (though if you blink, you might miss the place, so keep an eye out for it). They offer punch cards so that you can earn a free drink, and right now, you can also get a free drink if you purchase a minimum of $20 on a gift card. Check 'em out if you haven't already!

Love the school bus vibes... it's parked in middle of parking lot surrounding the shopping center…read more Good location with plenty of parking. The barista was amazing and very friendly. Seems like many locals meet up there and chill with coffee. I ordered a brown sugar latte with oat milk - only $4! And I was blown away with how delicious it was! Perfect amount of espresso as it wasn't watered down with a lot of oat milk. Could taste sweetness of brown sugar as it wasn't overpowering which was perfect! I'd come back to this place!

Love this place! Such a cool "school-bus" cafe with friendly and chill vibes. They make fantastic…read morelattes. The best (and cheapest) in the area! I really like their iced latte (with little ice, per my request) with oat milk, which was rich, smooth, and refreshing. Addition of brown sugar was also incredible--not too sweet and adds a refreshing sweetness to the drink. Chai latte (hot) with oat milk was great too. London fog (iced) was okay though--I wouldn't recommend that one--but all espresso-based drinks are amazing.

They continue to be an amazing coffee shop! You can call ahead to place your order or order online…read more They are very accommodating to make whatever drink you'd like!

I'm shocked there is no reviews here yet with how busy it always is! There is great seating inside…read moreand a ton of menu flavors. The only downside is that I can be slow because there is only one person working but the coffee is fantastic! They nail their flavors and the place is super clean. I definitely would come back!

A gem of a place in the quaint town of Spruce Pine. The…read morecoziest of spaces serving a range of coffee drinks, light bites and everything house made menu items. 'Twas so good, had to go back a second time for lunch. The warmest & kindest staff, always smiling while serving up some delicious delights. Tried as many menu items as I possible could. Wish I could try more... Monte Cristo Sandwich Made with the most incredible & unbelievable house made bread, served with house made jam. An absolute treat. Blueberry French toast Thick cuts of the same unbelievable house made bread cooked to perfection on the griddle. A delightful crispy crunch on top, soft & delicious on the inside. Egg Sandwich... with bacon Creamy scrambled eggs, thick cuts of bacon, cheese and the most incredible house made mayo aioli. Turkey Sandwich More of the same amazing house made bread & a generous amount of turkey cuts served with chips. Thank you to Fox & the Fig for such an amazing experience. Would happily made a return trip to Spruce Pine just to visit

A hidden gem in WNC!! Grateful to live in the area and can pop in anytime. They use fresh…read moreingredients and bake their own bagels and bread on site. Very friendly staff . Good vibes. I love the matcha lemonade too!!

My husband & I visited DT's for the first time recently & were very pleased with the whole…read moreexperience. We both had the DT's club sandwich. It was delicious. We also ordered frappes which were some of the best we've ever had. They are made with ice cream. The staff were all friendly & helpful. The atmosphere was cozy & fun. We will definitely visit again when we are in the Spruce Pine area.

Had breakfast at DT's. A warm inviting place for coffee, breakfast or lunch. They are more than…read morecoffee but less than a deli. A wonderful pastry selection. And every type of coffee you could ask for. We had Cinnamon Sugar French Toast and a latte and A Breakfast platter with scrambled eggs, sausage, grits and Sausage and gravy biscuit with Almond Joy Latte. You order at the counter and your food is brought to your table hot and delicious. The ladies working the coffee bar are friendly and patient as you try to order just 1 selection. So many good choices. Seating is open with tables for dining and chairs and couches for sipping a relaxing beverage. There is plenty of street parking spaces out front. While there the daily lunch sandwiches were being posted. Will try lunch tomorrow. I highly recommend.

Friendly, great coffee, supporting local business. Great way to start the day. We were looking for…read morea coffee detour not far off of 321 and we found it! We will make this our stop going forward.

Definitely a hidden gem! I was visiting a friend and stopped in to check it out. I pulled up and a…read morefriendly man came out quickly to take my order. I ordered a latte with almond milk and got a sugar free hazelnut syrup. Will definitely be back.